Royal Academy of Fine Arts - Silver Award, big version ND (1798) front Royal Academy of Fine Arts - Silver Award, big version ND (1798) back
Royal Academy of Fine Arts - Silver Award, big version ND (1798) photo
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Royal Academy of Fine Arts - Silver Award, big version ND

1798 year
Silver 88.12 g 59.66 mm
Description
Location
Denmark
King
Christian VII (1766-1808) Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839)
Type
Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards
Year
1798
Composition
Silver
Weight
88.12 g
Diameter
59.66 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#151427
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Genius holding laurel wreath is seated on a big stone (symbol of Academy foundations). A tripod on each side.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRISEN VUNDEN
____________________
DEN XXXI MARTII

Engraver: Peter Leonard Gianelli

Comment

Fine Arts Academy prize medals were changed in 1798, both gold and silver ones
This medal was not a restrike as for Bergsoe #54 or #56, but a totally different medal engraved by Gianelli.